When the member of a superannuation fund dies, their entitlement to the assets of the fund is known as a death benefit. Death benefits must be transferred out of the... read more →
Legal Articles
Health Law is a discipline that includes any area of law affecting health. This is quite broad. While it’s commonly associated with personal services law like torts, criminal law, family... read more →
Do recent legislation changes signal the end of casual employee arrangements? If you are in business, hiring casual staff can provide increased flexibility in your workplace. However, it might not... read more →
When an employer treats an employee in a negative or prejudicial way, so as to breach what are called the general protections under the Fair Work Act, this can give... read more →
Do you get involved in tendering for goods or services? If so, you should be aware that there are particular legal requirements which apply to tender processes. In this video,... read more →
For people buying residential property in Queensland, there are three main transfer duty concessions available. These are: the first home concession; the first home vacant land concession; and the home... read more →
On 1 July 2018, changes to the Withholding Law under the Tax Administration Act came into effect. These amendments change the process under which GST is paid to the ATO... read more →
Are you thinking about buying a property together with someone else? Co-ownership of property is very common but it can also lead to complications. The law recognises two types of... read more →
What happens to contracts when one of the parties passes away before its completion? In simple terms it depends on what the contract is for and what it says. Practically... read more →
What is copyright in Australia, how is it protected and when does infringement occur? Intellectual property is a bundle of rights that come into existence through the innovative use of... read more →